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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #194 Sarah Waters: How Lewis grew to love Shakespeare
What was Lewis’ favourite Shakespeare play? Dr Sarah Waters, assistant professor of language and literature at Sterling College, Kansas, delves into Lewis’ literary accessibility and theological insights, uncovering the timeless relevance of his work.
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ShowsS2 #3 Questions about Heaven, Hell and once again… the Rapture?!
Tom Wright dives into heaven, the rapture, and the nature of hell through the lens of Christian eschatology in this thought-provoking episode. They address the dangers of sensationalism in interpreting scripture and emphasize the importance of viewing these topics within the broader narrative of God’s new creation.
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ShowsIs the Universe 5 minutes old? Did the universe begin with a cause? Dan Linford vs David Lu Debate the Kalām Cosmological Argument
How do we know the age of the Universe, really? Today’s guest suggests atheists should believe our world is actually 5 minutes old… no, seriously!!
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ShowsWho do children belong to in an era of surrogacy and reproductive technology?
In this episode we consider a provocative essay by a legal philosopher who explores the troubling implications of this new reality, and ask as Christians where do we stand on the question: who do children belong to? What is lost when children come into the world not inescapably rooted in one family, but as the result of a commercial transaction?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #193 Leprechauns, fairies and the Holy Ghost
What did Warnie and Lewis get up to while holidaying in County Louth? How did he encounter leprechauns, fairies and the Holy Ghost? Plus, we hear about some of the key women in Lewis’ life: Mrs Moore, Joy and their housekeeper Vera Henry. Rev Paul Clayton-Lea, author of CS Lewis and the Wee County shares the second half of his talk given at the CS Lewis Group at Ulster’s spring mini symposium and answers audience questions.
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ShowsS2 #2 Denominational Differences: Anglicans, Catholics, Works and The Holy Spirit
Dr. Mike Bird and Tom NT Wright take us on a deeply personal journey through their denominational journeys in today’s episode of the podcast. From Anglican roots to Catholic insights, they explore the rich tapestry of Christian traditions and reflect on how faith evolves across life’s seasons.
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ShowsDoes God Exist? The Ontological Argument Debate 🤔✨ Dr Gavin Ortlund vs AOC favourite agnostic Joe Schmid
In this thought-provoking episode of Premier Unbelievable, host Vince Vitale is joined by two brilliant minds to unpack the ontological argument for the existence of God: ✨ Dr. Gavin Ortlund – President of Truth Unites, theologian, author, and YouTuber and 🎓 Joe Schmid – Philosophy PhD student at Princeton, metaphysics expert, creator of Majesty of Reason and Alex O’Connor’s favourite young agnostic.
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ShowsAn anxious generation: Are social media and smartphones ruining children’s mental health?
Since 2010 mental health problems among young people have exploded. At precisely the same time, smartphones and social media have become deeply embedded in the lives of children and teenagers. A growing body of evidence suggests these two things are connected. In this episode we consider the argument that a turn away from physical outdoor play towards spending endless hours scrolling and messaging via screens is hugely detrimental to the wellbeing of young people.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #192 Warnie, alcoholism and Country Louth
Lewis’ life was not a bed of roses. However, he was still able to find joy in dark situations. For example, discovering beauty and friendship in Ireland’s Country Louth while his brother Warnie was being nursed there for alcohol addiction. Rev Paul Clayton-Lea, author of CS Lewis and the Wee County shares some fascinating personal stories from the Lewis brothers in a talk given at the CS Lewis Group at Ulster’s spring mini symposium.
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ShowsS2 #1 Season 2 Premiere: Exploring the Historical Context of the Bible
In the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast, Dr. Michael Bird joins legendary theologian Tom Wright for an inspiring deep dive into the historical foundations of Christianity.
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ShowsDoes Christianity need to recover its confidence? with Rupert Shortt and Nick Spencer
Towards the end of this discussion, Roger Bolton’s guests acknowledge a profound hunger for Christianity. So, how did we get here? How can Christianity recover its confidence? Have Christian leaders, in their pursuit of relevance, lost sight of the true distinctiveness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ?
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ShowsGiving, data and compassion: Should Christians all be ‘effective altruists’?
A movement founded at the University of Oxford in 2009 has now captured the imagination – and the wallets – of some of the brightest and most successful across elite Western academic and business circles.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #191 New Atheism, Sigmund Freud and Narnia: Does CS Lewis still matter?
Is CS Lewis relevant today? Can he speak to a post-Christian culture? We hear from Meg Thomson, producer of Freud’s Last Session, a film starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud and Matthew Goode as CS Lewis, Dr Jem Bloomfield, an assistant professor at the University of Nottingham and author of Paths in the Snow and Justin Brierley, author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.
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ShowsIslam vs Christianity: Do We Worship the Same God? with Dr. Andy Bannister & Abdullah Al Andalusi
In a world filled with questions about faith, truth, and the future, can Islam and Christianity find common ground, or do their beliefs reveal irreconcilable differences? Dr. Andy Bannister, a Christian apologist and author, and Abdullah Al Andalusi, an Islamic thinker and activist, go head to head in this week’s episode of the Unbelievable? Podcast - coming together for a powerful discussion on the big questions shaping our world today.
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ShowsSurveillance capitalism: Is privacy dead and should we care?
Every tap, swipe and click we make on our phones, tablets and laptops is being recorded by big tech firms. This is often called surveillance capitalism – a network of products and services we use every day which sucks up large quantities of data about us and then sells it on to advertisers at huge profits.
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #190 Holly Ordway: Tolkien’s Father Christmas letters
For 23 years JRR Tolkien wrote to his four children as Father Christmas. Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, explores Tolkien’s creative, humorous writing around Father Christmas and his companions, including his Polar bear assistant, snow-elves, the Man in the Moon and goblins!
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ShowsScience vs Faith: Can We Find Truth and Trust in a Divided World? with Dr. Francis Collins & Phil Halper
In a world splintered by distrust across science, faith, and politics, is it possible to find common ground on the sources of true wisdom? Dr. Francis Collins, a world-renowned geneticist and Christian, believes we must, and his new book, The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust, aims to rekindle these values. Collins argues that a foundation of humility, truth, and morality — not partisan loyalty — should guide our judgement. But in an age where allegiance often outweighs evidence, can this vision truly take hold?
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Shows#239 Christmas special - your Qs about Tom‘s life and work (Classic)
Tom answers listener questions about his role as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall Oxford, his work habits and love of classical music… plus a Christmas question or two.
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ShowsThe ethics of embryology: ‘Ensoulment’, the 14-day limit and co-operation with evil
There has been a flood of highly significant if poorly reported developments in embryo research in recent years, all of which raise new and confusing questions for Christians and non-Christians alike. Is it acceptable to use stem cells to create embryo-like structures to research on?
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ShowsThe CS Lewis Podcast #189 Holly Ordway: What did Christmas mean to JRR Tolkien?
How integral was the incarnation for JRR Tolkien? Does Christmas feature in The Lord of the Rings legendarium? How did the Tolkien family celebrate Christmas? Dr Holly Ordway, author of Tolkien’s Faith, shares her thoughts on what Christmas meant to Tolkien and explores a recently discovered poem of his, Noel, which is one of his most overtly Christian works.
